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I Will Swim Next Time is about a young child who is afraid to swim and whose mother reassures them that they will know when they are ready to try. The ocean is big and scary Eventually, they do try to swim and love it.



What I Liked: The message of listening to your body and not being pressured to try something if you don't feel ready is so important and is presented in a way that is easy to understand. The illustrator uses ink and watercolors to create stunning illustrations.

What Left Me Wanting More: Mostly written in verse, there are some pages that seem choppy and don't flow smoothly.

I Will Swim Next Time is a beautifully written story that will appeal to timid swimmers.